Overview
Hedland Senior High School (SHS), located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public-School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026. The school embodies a system of positive behaviour supports and aims to foster an inclusive culture that supports student and staff success.
Find out more about the school at hedlandshs.wa.edu.au, Schools Online or view the video below.
The Role
We seek motivated applicants with an in-depth understanding of the Western Australian Languages Curriculum and contemporary pedagogical practices to support the ongoing development of our languages program. A skillset in Japanese is highly regarded, but delivery of other languages will also be considered.
Applicants should have knowledge in teaching the Language, classroom teaching, and high-level speaking, reading and writing skills.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education offers a wide range of benefits to support professional and personal well-being, including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Key benefits include:
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 per year
- District allowance of $9 299 per year
- Free relocation
- Subsidised GROH accommodation
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 Weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Air conditioning subsidy
- Additional travel concession
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Mobility and Eligibility
Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south west teachers: eligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school, may elect to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment with a right of return to their substantive position.
At the end of the mobility period, teachers can return to their substantive role or transfer permanently to this school. Check eligibility on IKON.
Note: south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity of our communities. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
See the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for details.
Eligibility to Work
To work with us, you must:
- hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with work rights for the term of the appointment
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online. Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include a
- a statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Qualified Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school
- a CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application. For tips on writing your teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, visit the Department’s Careers Page. Your application must be received before the closing date and time; late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support, contact the Department of Education’s Recruitment team at (08) 9264 4127.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH994748
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months after this selection process. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 20 October 2025
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📌 Teacher - Languages Other Than English
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
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